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Madueke scores late winner as Arsenal sink Forest

Noni Madueke's late goal sealed Arsenal's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday as the champions survived a scrappy display to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 11:17 pm

Rana a long way from recovery, doubtful for SA Tests

Nahid Rana will need at least another four to six weeks before he can resume practice sessions and bowling, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources told The Daily Star.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:30 pm

Boland strikes twice before rain spoils Day 1

Australia's Scott Boland took two wickets in two balls on a severely rain-shortened first day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Sunday.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:08 pm

No respite for Carrick as United held at Leeds

Manchester United ended a turbulent week with a frustrating 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday that does little to ease the pressure on beleaguered manager Michael Carrick.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 9:37 pm

Albania protests continue for sixth straight day demanding Prime Ministers resignation

Hundreds of protesters gathered on Sunday in front of the Education Ministry chanting Rama, resign in a tense standoff with the police, who later used water cannons and tear gas to hold back the crowds

The Hindu 18 Oct 2026 8:53 pm

Govt eyes commercial revival of

The government is working to bring the fabled

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 8:35 pm

118 flights, 18,362 passengers affected as Dhaka-Riyadh flights halted

King Khalid International Airport's closure notice expired last midnight Saudi time

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 8:04 pm

'Frustration from 2019 defeat had stayed with me

The scar from a painful defeat at the 2019 South Asian Games had lingered for seven years. But on Sunday at the Shaheed Captain M. Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in Dhaka, Alpana Akter channeled that lingering frustration into a match-winning performance.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 8:01 pm

Indian air ambulance lands in Dhaka after door opens mid-air; patient later dies

The aircraft, flying from Agartala to Kolkata, made a safe emergency landing at Dhaka airport

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 7:40 pm

All universities to be brought under digital network in 2 years: UGC

Commission also aims to make internships mandatory within five years and move student services online

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 7:31 pm

Global Sourcing Expo set to begin in Dhaka Nov 15

More than 200 stalls are expected at this year

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 7:27 pm

Infantino hails Bangladeshis

Infantino said the travelling support helped the match generate record revenue and attract the biggest crowd in San Marino

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 7:21 pm

Editors' Council seeks mandatory court approval before arresting journalists over reporting

In 12 recommendations on proposed cyber law amendments, the council calls for safeguards against surveillance, arbitrary content removal and the criminalisation of public-interest journalism

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 5:33 pm

Japanese investors eye $1.2bn investment in Bangladesh tourism: Ministry

The investors announced their plans at a meeting with the tourism minister in Dhaka

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 5:05 pm

6 more die of dengue, 2,088 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 348

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 5:05 pm

BFF hopes to use stalled FIFA funds, says Tabith after meeting with Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino could make an official visit to Bangladesh once the country makes tangible progress on football development projects.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 4:50 pm

ACC approves charge sheet against Saima Wazed

ACC secretary Saidur Rahman Khan confirms development

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 4:09 pm

Man dies after mob beating following alleged knife attack on BNP leader in Bhola

The 25-year-old succumbed to his injuries at a hospital early today

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 3:40 pm

PM urges locals to maintain beautified Aminbazar stretch

Over 6,100 trees planted along four-kilometre Dhaka-Aricha Highway stretch after removal of 10,000 tonnes of waste

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 3:32 pm

West Indies arrive in Dhaka with Springer replacing Paul

The West Indies cricket team arrived in Dhaka this afternoon, having made a late change to their Test squad, with pace-bowling all-rounder Shamar Springer replacing Keemo Paul, who withdrew for personal and family reasons.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 3:22 pm

BNP govt incapable of working with opposition: Jamaat ameer

Shafiqur Rahman accuses the ruling party of abandoning its commitments to the July Charter and referendum verdict

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 3:00 pm

Harry Styles debuts unreleased track in tribute to Liam Payne

Harry Styles has performed an unreleased song written in memory of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne during a concert at Madison Square Garden.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 2:42 pm

7 tourists injured as jeep overturns in Sajek

Seven tourists were injured when a jeep carrying them overturned while returning from Sajek Valley in Rangamati this morning

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 12:47 pm

Zimbabwe turn the tables on Bangladesh in ODIs

Zimbabwe

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 12:04 pm

UK flags slow reforms, corruption in post-uprising Bangladesh

British report says political freedoms have improved, but AL figures still face criminal proceedings

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 11:50 am

Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India

The heavily loaded truck reportedly lost control in the early hours of Sunday and hit devotees gathered at a temple in Gwalior, in the central state of Madhya Pradesh.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 11:42 am

12 detained, prohibitory orders imposed as 19 deaths trigger probe into safety lapses

Forensic experts and police are examining CCTV footage, entry and exit arrangements, and possible crowd-control failures. The Bengal government has announced financial assistance for victims

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 11:31 am

PM stresses discipline, professionalism, public trust in armed forces

Highlights domestic defence production, military welfare and joint operational capabilities, while recalling the Army

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 11:12 am

Police sue resort owner, manager over fire that killed 10 in Cox

Four named in case, 19 others listed as unidentified accused; resort manager detained

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:59 am

APUB calls for crackdown on fake certificate rackets

Association urges intelligence-led operations and legal action against those involved in forged academic documents

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:42 am

Oprotim murder: Charge sheet likely in 2-3 days

Three accused have given confessional statements, says Cumilla SP

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:03 am

Will be back in a few weeks: Martinez after surgery

Chelsea and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has undergone surgery for a fractured jaw but remains hopeful of returning to action in the coming weeks after suffering the injury against Everton in a Premier League encounter yesterday.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 9:56 am

Neymar hails

Brazilian superstar Neymar has hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world, throwing his support behind the Barcelona teenager ahead of the 2026 Ballon d

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 9:42 am

Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Police fired tear gas and water cannons to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks, paving stones and other objects at officers in the Place de la Rpublique, northeast of the Paris city centre

The Hindu 18 Oct 2026 7:05 am

Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat French mayor

Violence is surging ahead of bitterly fought October 27 elections, coinciding with Palestinians' annual olive harvest which has been repeatedly disrupted by Israeli settlers as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to shore up his pro-settlement right-wing base.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 6:54 am

US goes on the offensive in central Asia

With the United States mired in its war with Iran, and the conflict in Ukraine showing no signs of abating, Rubio has stepped up his foreign travel with recent trips to Europe and Latin America, smack in the middle of the US midterm election campaign.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 6:52 am

Two dead, 11 injured in Kansas after truck drives through soccer game, police say

The other fatality was a 35-year-old man, while 10 of the injured had traumatic injuries believed to be non-life-threatening, police said.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 6:50 am

Batters should have won this match for us: Taskin

Pacer Taskin Ahmed admitted that a lack of game awareness and an inability to build partnerships led to Bangladesh

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 6:30 am

Fortis suffer 3-0 defeat to Al Qadsia

Fortis FC suffered a 3-0 defeat to Kuwaiti heavyweights Al Qadsia SC in their AFC Challenge League Group C opener at the Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium in Kuwait on Saturday.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 1:52 am

Several Afghan Taliban personnel killed in alleged retaliatory action along border: Pakistan officials

The firing was reported in the Taida sector, Upper Kurram and Ghuz Garhi areas, where the Afghan Taliban allegedly opened fire to facilitate the cross-border infiltration of militants, says security official

The Hindu 18 Oct 2026 1:26 am

At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India

Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.

BBC 18 Oct 2026 12:49 am

Pakistani opposition leader warns against concentration of power in military establishment

Mr. Rehman said Pakistan could function effectively only when the military, bureaucracy and elected institutions operated within their respective constitutional domains

The Hindu 18 Oct 2026 12:34 am

India, West Indies draw T20 series after rain washes out decider

India and West Indies had to settle for a 2-2 draw in their five-match T20 series after the fifth and deciding game ended with no result due to rain on Saturday.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 10:53 pm

People who believe in nationalism will protect cultural heritage: Rizvi

Says Lalon Shah moved beyond conventional framework of religious practice

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 10:12 pm

Haaland stars in Man City win, Liverpool beat Brentford

Erling Haaland starred with a double as Premier League leaders Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2, while Liverpool came from behind to seal a 2-1 win at Brentford on Saturday.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 9:56 pm

NCL set for another round without Test stars

Only wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik and pacer Khaled Ahmed will feature for Sylhet Division in their third-round fixture against Rangpur Division in Chattogram.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 9:44 pm

Durga Puja puppet procession brings wildlife conservation message to Thakurgaon

Illuminated animal models made by villagers highlight the role of wildlife in maintaining ecological balance

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 9:37 pm

Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food

The Paris prosecutors office said that a large-scale attack was affecting connected refrigerators in several major food retailers across France, leading to food losses and fires

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 8:33 pm

Procurement authority seeks feedback on preference for local goods

The Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) has sought stakeholders

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 8:25 pm

Pakistan detains hundreds from former PM Khan's party as protests falter

Detentions followed the Central government's imposition of emergency rule on October 11 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial stronghold of Khan's PTI party, after major protests demanding the former premier's release

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 7:12 pm

Iran backs political process to resolve Saudi-Houthi conflict: FM

The Houthis have repeatedly attacked Saudi targets including energy facilities and Riyadhs international airport, where 13 people were killed in a major attack last week

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 7:12 pm

Garment worker dies following confrontation by official at Ashulia factory

CCTV footage shows the official behaving aggressively towards worker shortly before she collapsed; factory suspends him

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 7:04 pm

Poorest energy-importing nations falling behind as AI widens global divide: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that low-income, energy-importing countries outside the artificial intelligence (AI) value chain are falling further behind, having been vulnerable to begin with

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 6:46 pm

Bangladesh set for inaugural FIFA U15 WC and Festival

Bangladesh will participate in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan later this month, with a 14-member squad set to represent the country in the global youth football event.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 6:10 pm

Minister directs tourism board to assess damage after Inani resort fire

Calls for emergency meeting with local administration, law enforcers and tourism stakeholders

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 6:02 pm

7 die of dengue, 1,872 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll now 342

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 5:56 pm

Biman plans to resume Dammam flights on Oct 21, Riyadh suspension continues

Jeddah and Madinah services operating as usual

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 5:50 pm

Jamal Bhuyan scores after five years

Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuyan scored his first goal in Bangladesh's top-tier professional league in five years as Brothers Union held Rahmatganj MFS to a 2-2 draw in the Bangladesh Football League at the Bir Shreshtha Ft Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Saturday.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 5:40 pm

Litton ruled out of tri-series; Miraz misses opener with fever

Bangladesh ODI captain Litton Das has been ruled out of the ongoing tri-nation series in the UAE due to a right hip joint issue, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) medical official said on Saturday.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 5:40 pm

Live baggage monitoring system installed at Dhaka airport

32 CCTV cameras, 18 monitors installed across eight baggage belt areas

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 5:34 pm

Fire breaks out at Ibn Sina Pharmaceuticals building in Gazipur

Two fire service units working to bring blaze under control

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 5:31 pm

Zimbabwe opt to bat as injured Litton misses tri-series opener

Tawhid Hridoy, who is leading Bangladesh in the absence of regular skipper Litton Das, confirmed at the toss that Litton would miss the match due to an injury.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 4:48 pm

Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital on October 17, four days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule. The surgery confirmed he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 4:36 pm

Customs houses asked to keep trade running during Durga Puja holidays

It was addressed to the commissioners of eight customs houses, including those in Dhaka, Chattogram, Benapole, Mongla and Bhomra, and of 16 customs, excise and VAT commissionerates

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 4:33 pm